P341 CEEFAX 2 341 Sat 13 Dec 22:37/26 CHAMPIONS' TROPHY, Shariah 1/3 Graham Thorpe hit a crucial 50 as England virtually assured their place in the final after a four-wicket win. Thorpe stood firm after Ali Brown, Alec Stewart and Nick Knight quickly departed as England chased the Wrst Indies score of 197-7 from 50 overs. Carl Hooper had earlier rescued the Windier with a defiant unbeaten century after they made a horrendous start. Dougii Brown did the damage with an opening double wicket maiden, including the prize scalp of Brian Lara. MATCH SCORECARDS AND BOWLING 342 Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Next Page TourDates Cricket Main MenuP341 CEEFAX 2 341 Sat 13 Dec 22:34/14 CHAMPIONS' TROPHY, Shariah 2/3 One-day captain Adam Hollioake was delighted after England had recorded a four-wicket win over the West Indies. Hollioakj said: "We are improving all the time. Wj learns lessons from the mistakes we made in the first game against India." The England skipper also paid tribute to bowler Dougii Brown. "Dougii is a very determined character who seems to have a knack of getting wickets at cruicial times when the pressure is on," said Hollioakj. MATCH SCORECARDS AND BOWLING 342 Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Next Page TourDates Cricket Main MenuP341 CEEFAX 2 341 Sat 13 Dec 22:33/01 CHAMPIONS' TROPHY, Shariah 3/3 England skippjt Adam Hollioaki also paid tribute to Mark Ealham and Grajme Thorpe after his side's four wicket win over the West Indies. Hollioake said: "Mark also did well for us today and I think we saw how valuable it is to have a lot of all-rounders in the side. "There was the odd bad ball from us out there but our tactics and general approach was spot on. "Graemj put in an impressive show with the bat," added Holliioakj. MATCH SCORECARDS AND BOWLING 342 Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 Next Page TourDates Cricket Main Menu